Good evening, welcome back to our series sharing Food Holidays: June 15th, 2021. It’s Lobster Day and I am not a Seafood eater and neither is Charlie. But David likes Seafood but I am not sure about Lobster.
Sure, it’s true that not everybody loves Seafood, but it is also true that this is an untapped culinary treasure trove that you need to explore. There are so many excellent types of Seafood you can try, but there is no question that top of the pile is most definitely Lobster.
If you have ever been to a top Seafood restaurant and ordered the Lobster, you’ll know what an event this is, and how it is something that you need to make sure you experience as much as possible.
A bit of a Seafood aficionado? Then you’re probably someone who loves a bit of Lobster – which is one of the most decadent and delicious Seafood items that money can buy.
Indeed, one of the most delectable dishes in modern cuisine. Lobster is often served up with Lemon and Butter, the Lobster may not look very pretty when it’s crawling around on the sea floor – but as the saying goes, never judge a book by its cover; and with those spindly legs and little eyes, there’s certainly no doubt that the humble Lobster tastes a whole lot better than it looks! It is a delicacy for so many of us, and it is right that this Crustacean should have his special day!
Lobster Day is a great day to celebrate the delicious goodness of our favorite creepy Crustacean, learn more about its life and honor the Fishermen who help to bring the creature to our dinner plates.
Not many creatures or foods have a specific day dedicated to them, and this is something you are going to need to focus on as much as possible. Let’s take a look at what Lobster Day entails, and explore a bit about the History and how you can make the most of it right now.
History of Lobster Day
Lobsters can last an awfully long time in the wild – longer than you might think! – if Lobsters aren’t scooped up to be made into something tasty. It’s estimated that they can live up to a massive 50 years, although aging them correctly is a little tough.
Of course, this is something of a moot point when it comes to eating Lobsters, as your interest is purely in the way they taste. Lobsters are a big coup for Fisherman, and they have specific nets dedicated to trying to capturing Lobsters.
Lobsters are Omnivores, which means they are quite happy to tuck into plants and other Ocean-dwellers alike. They also tend to munch on their own skin after they molt – waste not, want not!
The lobster is a creature revered and respected, and it seems fitting that this creepy looking critter should be celebrated for its gorgeous taste, and the role it plays in fine dining.
Today, Lobster is considered a luxury food – served up in Soup, Rolls, or simply with lashings of warm Butter. However, it wasn’t always like this; once upon a time, Lobster was far from a pricey and sought-after foodstuff.
It seems hard to believe it, but there was once a time when Lobster was not viewed in the way it is now. In fact, quite the opposite, it was actually seen as something eaten by lower classes; let’s find out more.
Prior to the mid 19th Century, Lobster was usually only eaten by servants or those considered to be from within the lower echelons of society. Lobster was even served up in prisons quite frequently – allegedly, much to the complaints of the prisoners – and in some places, it was even considered to be best used for Fish bait or as fertilizer. How times have changed!
How to celebrate Lobster Day
When you are faced with the prospect of a day like Lobster Day it pays to prepare and make a plan for this moving forward. There are so many things that you are going to need to consider if you want to make the most of this, and this is something to consider.
Think about some of the best ways you can enjoy Lobster and make the most of Lobster Day. You could choose to visit your favorite Seafood restaurant, head for an expensive Lobster dinner, or even grab some Lobster for a luxury family feast at home.
If Lobsters are something that interests you then there are quite a few epic Lobster recipes you can find online that you will be able to create. Lobster Bisque is one of the most common and popular choices, but you should also think about something like Lobster Newburg and Lobster Thermidor as well.
Conjuring up an unforgettable lobster dish is something that will really put the icing on the cake in terms of celebrating Lobster Day as much as possible.
Alternatively, you might like to have a Lobster fancy dress party, or even take a trip to Maine, which is considered the Lobster capital of the United States, and home to the Maine Lobster Museum!
These days, you don’t have to go too far to find a restaurant that will serve up Lobster for you to try. Whether that be in a Lobster Roll, Lobster Soup or – if you’re feeling really decadent – the whole Lobster itself!
If you go buy a Lobster yourself to rustle up something tasty, there’s plenty of simple recipes to give a go just search online. Then serve the Lobsters up with Vegetables and warm crusty Bread, and you can’t go far wrong! Be sure to treat yourself today, just watch out for those great big claws!
Today’s Lobster facts:
- In Colonial times, servants and slaves were the only people allowed to eat Lobsters regularly. What do you think about that?
- Lobsters aren’t all red they can be many different colors, including bright blue, white and brilliant gold tones. Did you know that? Because I sure didn’t.
- Lobsters can be right-handed, left-handed, or Ambidextrous. Can you imagine that?
- Many Lobster species can live to be over 100 years old. Man, that would be one old Lobster and I wonder if he can still get around?
- Most lobsters travel over 100 miles a year and have migratory patterns. I wonder how far they can travel.
Recipe: Lobster Bisque
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped carrot
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ pound cooked lump lobster meat
- Step 1 Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, celery, and carrot. Cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, and season with salt and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Step 2 Pour the vegetable and broth mixture into the container of a blender, and add 1/4 cup of the lobster meat. Cover, and process until smooth. Return to the saucepan, and stir in the half-and-half, white wine, and remaining lobster meat. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until thickened, about 30 minutes.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
